Trail Running calendar near Thornton Dale 2026-2027

A 50 miles winter ultramarathon on 20 February 2027 in the Lincolnshire Wolds, with 1,370 m of ascent along the Viking Way. The circular route features varied winter footing, four aid stations, medical cover and live GPS tracking.

A 50 mile LDWA challenge around rural north Leeds with two loops visiting Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and Harewood Estate, run by the West Yorkshire group with different entry fees for members and non members.

A trail half marathon based at Levisham Village Hall that explores the Hole of Horcum and varied North York Moors terrain. Limited to 50 runners, the event includes checkpoints, a five hour time limit and mandatory kit requirements.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.

A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.

A 51 km off road fell race from Haworth across gritstone moors with 1615 m of ascent, mandatory FRA kit and six feed stations. Early starts and guided reccy runs are available before race day.

Two Crosses Circuit is a challenge event organised by East Lancashire LDWA, next scheduled for 14 March 2027. It is listed as an LDWA challenge event and falls within the association's usual challenge event framework of 20 to 100 miles.

A self navigated 50 km trail loop from Hayfield on the Pennine Bridleway with 1840 m ascent, flexible start times and Ranger Ultras Safety Team support. GPX, on course refreshments and finishers eco medals are provided.

An 18 km spring trail run on the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge with 806 m of ascent and a flexible start window. The route is self navigated with on course support and finishers receive eco medals.

A 55 mile ultramarathon from Guisborough to Helmsley across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills, with over 2700 m of ascent and a 16 hour time limit. Compulsory tracker, mandatory kit and checkpoint cut offs apply.

A 70KM Lake District traverse following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Patterdale, with checkpoints at Ennerdale and Borrowdale. Overall cut-off 18 hours and finishers earn ITRA endurance points.

A multi-day 300 km crossing of England along Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, with checkpoints offering food, sleeping facilities and live tracking. Entries run from 27 April 2026 to 1 March 2027.

A point to point 100 km mountain ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap following the Coast to Coast route. Structured checkpoints, mandatory kit and live tracking support participants with a 30 hour overall cut off.

A 100 mile loop through the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB with about 8,000 ft of elevation and six aid stations. Entrants must finish within 36 hours and places are limited to 150.

A trail run and walk at Guisborough Rugby Club on Saturday 3 April 2027 supporting Teesside Samaritans. Options include a 10 km walk or run and a half marathon on the official Samaritans Way, with profits donated to the charity.

A 26 miles anti clockwise loop around Allendale, Northumberland, organised by North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team to raise funds. The route crosses Hard Rigg, Black Hill and Kilhope Law and returns via Spartylea, The Drag and Ladlewell.

A community focused trail race at Yorkshire Cycle Hub on 3 April 2027, the third annual Mind Over Moors event features a well marked 10 km circular course, limited entries, and proceeds supporting mental health charities.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.